Bone resorption and environmental exposure to cadmium in women: A population study

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Submitted by susan on Sun, 2008-06-01 11:14

Environmental exposure to cadmium decreases bone density indirectly through hypercalciuria resulting from renal tubular dysfunction. The researchers sought evidence for a direct osteotoxic effect of cadmium in women.

Name of the Journal: 
Environmental Health Perspectives
Main Topic: 
Health
thesaurus: 
Health Effects
Women
Environmental Health
Toxicity Studies
Belgium
Author: 
Rudolph Schutte
Tim S. Nawrot
Tom Richart & et al
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dtelocal
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Publication Date: 
01/06/2008